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Haatanen and Valander won Winter Jumps series after final round at Finnish Model Expo

EuroRC reported on the conclusion of the Winter Jumps points championship in Finland at the Model Expo in Helsinki, where Team Associated's Joona Haatanen secured the 2WD title and Joel Valander wrapped up the 4WD crown with his XRAY buggy.

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 6:52 p.m. View Comments

Wang and Matsukura won Asian On-Road Championships opener in Shanghai [VIDEO]

JJ Wang scored a popular Modified Touring Car victory in front of the hometown crowd at RCI V2 while three-time former world champion Naoto Matsukura took the 1/12-Scale victory. Here are the full results from the first round of the 2016 AOC in China

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 4:58 p.m. View Comments

Traxxas Rustler VXL blasts a secluded bash spot [VIDEO]

The latest Traxxas action clip shows the brushless-powered Rustler VXL hitting jumps and railing berms in a cool makeshift track in the middle of farmland.

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 7:32 p.m. View Comments

Aigoin TQ'd and won at Mag Race 2016

After setting the fastest time in qualifying, French Kyosho driver Jerome Aigoin scored his first win with the TKI4 buggy by a full lap on the field in Les Pennes, Mirabeaux, France.

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 7:38 p.m. View Comments

Former world champion Batlle shows how to set up servos [VIDEO]

InfoRC has published a video in Spanish, with English subtitles, in which Robert Batlle shows how he sets the steering and throttle servos in his nitro buggies.

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 7:53 p.m. View Comments

New TLR Ultra Lightweight 22 3.0 body and wing set

In a racing class where every gram counts, Team Losi Racing has released an even leaner version of the lightweight body and wing set for the 22 3.0 buggy.

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 3:24 p.m. View Comments

Two wins each for Hebert and Klingforth highlight Mile High Indoor Championships

5280 Raceway and Colorado On-Road RC Club in Lakewood, CA hosted the annual MHIC last weekend, where Team Associated star Keven Hebert dominated the Modified classes and Awesomatix driver Kyle Klingforth won the 13.5 and 17.5 touring finals. Here are

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 2:05 p.m. View Comments

Hohwart, Bister, Dodson and Barnes won at third round of California Touring Series

The third CTS race of the season, called "The Hangover," was hosted by Speedworld Raceway in Roseville, CA. Team Associated driver and Reedy head honcho Rick Hohwart won the premier Modified Touring Car division. Here are the results for each class.

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 12:13 p.m. View Comments

Honigl doubled at Austrian Nationals opener

Hupo Honigl TQ'd and won the 2WD and 4WD classes at the opening round of the Austrian 1/10-scale off-road nationals series - his first race on dirt since joining XRAY.

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 1 p.m. View Comments

Due and Tollard big winners at U.S. Off-Road Buggy Championship

The second annual U.S. Off-Road Buggy Championship at Trackside Hobbies and Raceway in Wisconsin drew over 150 entries last weekend, and Team Associated teammates Chad Due and Cole Tollard earned the Modified class titles. Here are the full A-Main re

Aaron Waldron April 18, 2016, 2:42 p.m. View Comments

Titles for Day, Yoshii and Borden highlight Northwest Indoor Series

Tanner Day and Harley Yoshii split the 2WD and 4WD championships in the Northwest Indoor Series while Shane Borden won three classes. Here are the full results.

Aaron Waldron April 15, 2016, 3:13 p.m. View Comments

Awesome Fast and Furious tribute clip shot with RC cars [VIDEO]

The Facebook page Speed Nation shared a four-minute scene recreating the action of the Fast and Furious movie franchise created entirely with RC vehicles!

Aaron Waldron April 15, 2016, 3 p.m. View Comments

Tekno RC signed young Chinese star Yeung

13-year-old Chinese national champion Jonathan Yeung has joined the Tekno RC team ahead of this year's IFMAR World Championships.

Aaron Waldron April 15, 2016, 1:48 p.m. View Comments

Horne and Olson won big at Factory Tracks Invitational

Led by Austin Horne's overall win at Matt Olson's two titles in 4x4 Short Course and E-Buggy, the MIP team dominated the Factory Tracks Invitational at RC Clubhouse.

Aaron Waldron April 15, 2016, 1:35 p.m. View Comments

Johnson doubled at Spring Fling - full A-Main results here

A-Main Speedway in Pueblo, CO held its 4th annual Spring Fling last weekend, drawing off-road racers from around the state to compete on the outdoor, off-road track.

Aaron Waldron April 15, 2016, 1:13 p.m. View Comments

Axial's new BFGoodrich Baja T/A KR2 short course truck tires

Axial now offers an officially licensed BFGoodrich Baja T/A KR2 tire replica in sticky R35 compound for standard 2.2/3.0 short course truck wheels.

Aaron Waldron April 15, 2016, 12:45 a.m. View Comments

RCS Graphic Worx chassis skins for latest Durango and XRAY vehicles

X-Factory UK has announced new RCS Graphic Works protective chassis decals for the DEX210F, DEX410v5 and DETC410v2, as well as the XB4 '16 and X1 '16. http://www.liverc.com/news/new_products/11915-RCS_Graphic_Works_chassis_skins_for_latest_Dura

Aaron Waldron April 15, 2016, 12:25 p.m. View Comments

XRAY's new aluminum steering plate for the XB2 buggy

XRAY now offers an optional steering rack for its latest 2WD buggy made of black-anodized aluminum, which is stronger and provides more aggressive, precise steering.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 12:51 p.m. View Comments

New Exotek Racing carbon fiber shock towers for RS4 Sport 3

These new Exotek Racing carbon fiber shock towers give the budget-minded RS4 Sport 3 a racy look while also improving handling consistency.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 7:08 p.m. View Comments

X-Factory UK to distribute Wild Turbo Fan

Racers across the United Kingdom will now have access to Wild Turbo Fan cooling fans and mounts through X-Factory UK.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 6:29 p.m. View Comments

Raw Speed advice on tuning foam inserts [VIDEO]

Raw Speed founder Jason Snyder shares tips for modifying foam inserts for maximum performance.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 3:38 p.m. View Comments

Reedy's new angled AC power cords

If your local track's pit spaces are a bit cramped and you're using Reedy's 1216-C2 charger, or any other IEC 320 C5-compatible AC unit - you'll want to pick up one of these.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 5:12 p.m. View Comments

Yokomo's new hard carbon fiber chassis and soft carbon fiber top deck for the BD7 2016 touring car

Yokomo has introduced two new carbon fiber option pieces for the BD7 2016, designed to be used on radically different track conditions.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 5:20 p.m. View Comments

New JConcepts carbon fiber option parts for vintage Team Associated RC10T

JConcepts has released a 2.5mm-thick transmission brace and 3mm front and rear shock towers for the original Team Associated RC10T made of glitzy carbon fiber.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 10:01 a.m. View Comments

Knoxville-area ROCCK featured in local news [VIDEO]

WVLT, the CBS affiliate in Knoxville, TN, featured Remote Operated Car Club of Knoxville Racing in a segment showing the serious side of RC cars - which are no longer child's play.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 11:02 a.m. View Comments

Axial's new Yeti SCORE Retro Trophy Truck kit [VIDEO]

Axial now offers the Yeti SCORE Trophy Truck in kit form, topped off with a vintage-inspired desert racer body.

Aaron Waldron April 14, 2016, 12:41 p.m. View Comments

ARRMA Senton goes HUGE in construction site [VIDEO]

Latest TP Parts RC Extreme bash video sent a 6S-powered short course truck into low orbit.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 7:32 p.m. View Comments

HobbyKing BZ-222 Pro 1/10-scale 2WD buggy kit and ARR [VIDEO]

HobbyKing now offers the BZ-222 2WD buggy fitted with option parts and available as a kit or built and outfitted with a 17.5 power combo.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 7:59 p.m. View Comments

New Yeah Racing LED pit light with built-in parts tray

This new black-anodized Yeah Racing pit light has a parts tray built into the base.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 7:41 p.m. View Comments

New VBC Racing Lightning 12M pan car

VBC Racing has released a new 1/12-scale racing kit based on years of experience competing at the highest level with the platform's predecessors.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 7:46 p.m. View Comments

New XRAY 2.5mm front anti-roll bar for XB8 buggy

XRAY has released a new anti-roll bar for the front of its XB8 1/8-scale buggy to provide off-road racers with another in-between tuning option.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 11:36 a.m. View Comments

TWT signed Volker, Lomrose and Kast

Thai company TWT has inked German on-road racing champion Ronald Volker to a 3-year deal, as well as signed Thai racer Mongkolphan Lomrose and Swiss newcomer Daniel Kast to their growing team.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 11:31 a.m. View Comments

PowerHD signed Jonathan Yeung

Dominating young Chinese star Jonathan Yeung will now use PowerHD servos in his off-road racing vehicles.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 11:39 a.m. View Comments

Samix aluminum SCX10 receiver box side mount tray

New from Samix, an aluminum receiver box mount for the SCX10 available in four colors that moves the unit from the rear of the truck to the side for improved climbing performance.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 7:20 p.m. View Comments

Kurzbuch and Fankhauser won Swiss nitro on-road nationals opening round

Team Shepherd driver Simon Kurzbuch and XRAY's Patrick Fankhauser kicked off the Swiss nitro on-road nationals by winning the first round in Sitterdorf.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 12:16 a.m. View Comments

Tacoma RC Raceway to host JConcepts Spring Indoor Nationals next month [VIDEO]

The second race of the 2016 JConcepts Indoor National Series will once again be hosted by Tacoma RC Raceway - the site of last year's spectacular finish between JConcepts teammates Ryan Maifield and Michael Schoettler.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 12:02 a.m. View Comments

New Hobbywing XR10 Pro brushless racing ESC

Hobbywing's newest flagship speed control builds upon the successful Xerun V3.1, with more features and an aluminum case available in three colors.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 12:50 a.m. View Comments

New JConcepts 1993 Ford F-150 body for vintage RC10T trucks

Relive the 90s with JConcepts' new old-school, officially-licensed Ford truck body for the original RC10T-generation stadium truck.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 11:13 a.m. View Comments

New Maclan Racing aluminum parts tray

Maclan Racing has released a black-anodized aluminum parts tray with multiple pockets and a screw-size gauge for easy organization, and a cover to prevent accidental spills.

Aaron Waldron April 13, 2016, 11:04 a.m. View Comments

FireBrand RC ICESTAR-XD wheels with Slime Street Juice drift tires

FireBrand RC's newest wheel/tire combo for drift cars is oozing with cool.

Aaron Waldron April 12, 2016, 11:30 a.m. View Comments

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